Most people are familiar with the astronomical version of spring when it begins during the vernal equinox on March 20. But have you ever heard of meteorological spring? Why do meteorologists recognize this version? Let's find out.

Talk about a SANDwich. After a weekend of snowfall in Dorset, one curious resident decided to investigate the sandy surface of Weymouth Beach, sweeping aside the thin top layer to reveal the snowy whiteness underneath.